Landlords want to be paid for pandemic losses and hope to reach a deal with the Trump administration

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6. I had a home rented out before the pandemic

5 adults with jobs lived there.
By May 2020 five adults without jobs lived there.
HOWEVER those five adults were each receiving 600/week from the State. More than enough to cover their collective rent.
I saw not one cent of it.
This was partly the government's fault. But it was wholly the nefariousness of those residents in failing to pay their contractual obligations that caused me a world of hurt.
I agree that the government effectively took my contracts away from me without so much as a by-your-leave. I certainly see that as taking something from me without due process.
Yes I was able to write some of that loss off on taxes.
The renters gained 100% of those taxpayer funds. I sent letters to my State senators saying if there is a next time, that rental monies should be paid directly to the landlord.
My loss was over $50,000. Straight out of my retirement money.